In India, engineering is among the most popular professions. Every year, up to 10 lakh students appear for the JEE Main exam, which is administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA), and millions more register for different engineering entrance examinations. The competition in the engineering field is getting stronger by the day. Candidates in India, on the other hand, can pick from even more than 50 engineering entrance examinations, most of which are held at the undergraduate level at the national and state levels, as well as at the institutional level. Although the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is perhaps the most popular engineering entrance exam among aspiring engineers because it serves as a doorway to NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs.
Apart from JEE Main, the other top entrance exams in India are BITSAT, SRMJEEE, COMEDK, VITEEE, MHT CET, and so on. In general, most young engineers take more than a single exam throughout an academic year. The following is a list of Engineering Entrance Exam apart from JEE that students can take after graduating from high school to gain admission to BTech Engineering programs.
1. BITSAT –
The University level engineering entrance test, BITSAT (Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test) admits all qualified applicants to BITS' three campuses. Every year, around 2 lakh students take this examination, making it a highly sought-after admission exam. The online examination lasts 3 hours, and the objective-based BITSAT question paper is divided into four sections: Physics, Chemistry, English Proficiency, Logical Reasoning, and Mathematics. There are approximately 2,000 seats available for 2022 admissions.
2. MHTCET –
The MHT CET is a state-level test held once a year. Every year, the DTE (Directorate of Technical Education), Maharashtra conducts the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) for admissions to first-year Engineering and Technology (BE/BTech) and Pharmacy (BPharma/PharmD) programs in the state. The application forms for the exam are now accessible; nevertheless, MHT CET 2022 will be held in April.
3. MET –
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (formerly known as Manipal University) is in charge of conducting the institute's yearly online entrance exams. The Manipal Entrance Test (MET), formerly known as the MU OET, is a university-level test that attracts over 50,000 applications each year. Admission to 16 engineering programs is available through MU OET and is open to all qualified applicants. The entrance exam lasts 150 minutes and is administered online. The questions are objective multiple-choice, and applicants must pass this exam to be admitted to the institute.
4. SRMJEEE –
SRM Institute of Science & Technology organizes the SRMJEEE for enrollment for BTech programs at its Delhi-NCR campuses in Kattankulathur, Ramapuram, and Vadapalani. In two phases, the SRMJEEE exam will be administered online (by computer) at more than 100 test institutes in India and a handful in the Middle East.
5. COMEDK UGET –
COMEDK UGET, conducted by the Consortium of Medical Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka, is used to admit students to engineering courses given by the Associations of Medical, Dental, and Engineering private colleges in the state of Karnataka (COMEDK). The admission examination is administered at several test centers throughout India. Approximately 20,000 B. Tech seats are available for admissions under B.Tech. The examination lasts three hours and is focused on the 10+2 syllabus. To be considered for admission, applicants must answer 180 multiple-choice questions.
6. SITEEE –
Symbiosis Institute of Technology conducts an annual engineering entrance examination (SIT). Applicants that qualify for SITEEE will be admitted to the institute. Applicants who have passed the JEE Main and MHT CET are also able to get admission. The entrance exam admits qualified applicants to one of the 420 available B.Tech seats. The admission test comprises 100 topics with a total of 200 points. SITEEE has a running time of 150 minutes.
7. KIITEE –
KIITEE is administered by the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology. The exam is conducted yearly to select qualified applicants for admission to the institute's four-year B.Tech programs. The KIITEE exam is given online and is divided into three sections: physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Applicants must acquire the necessary marks to be admitted. There are approximately 60 exam centers available for KIITEE applicants.
